Anonymous Source Tracker

Examples of how major English-language news organizations use anonymous sources. Updated daily.


Oreo-Maker Mondelez Joins Rush to Tap Swiss Franc Bond Market
... person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified. The company will use the funds to repay debt and for general corporate purposes ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 25, 2026


China reviews $2bn Manus sale to Meta as founders barred from ...
... with knowledge of the matter. They said Xiao and Ji were questioned on potential violations of foreign direct investment rules related to its onshore ...

Financial Times  ∙  March 25, 2026


China Restricts Manus Founders From Leaving China, FT Says
... with knowledge of the matter. The pair, who are based in Singapore, were questioned about potential violations of foreign direct investment rules and then ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 25, 2026


LaGuardia Crash Timeline: Moments Before Air Canada Plane ...
... requested anonymity in order to protect her privacy. The pilots made a second attempt at takeoff about 40 minutes later and aborted again. At 11:31 p.m. ...

New York Times  ∙  March 25, 2026


Gophers hire Brett Larson as men's hockey coach - Star Tribune
According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Coyle and his selection committee focused on four candidates and had conversations with each: Larson ...

Star Tribune  ∙  March 25, 2026


Iran has ceasefire plan from US but Tehran dismisses idea of ...
The Pakistani officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to release details, described the 15-point plan broadly as ...

Newsday  ∙  March 25, 2026


Inside Trump's Secret Deal to Deport Migrants to Cameroon
He, like other Cameroonians and Americans briefed on the arrangement, spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy. Image Two officers ...

New York Times  ∙  March 25, 2026


Around 2000 U.S. Paratroopers to Be Sent to the Middle East
... on condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters. More of the brigade's soldiers could be sent in the coming days, the officials said. Taken ...

New York Times  ∙  March 25, 2026


Valero prepares restart of Port Arthur, Texas oil refinery after blast ...
Workers were blocking the pipelines that feed the damaged ​47,000-bpd unit 243 diesel hydrotreater early on Wednesday, the ​sources said, adding that the ...

Reuters  ∙  March 25, 2026


Bondi's post-Oct. 7 terrorism task force faltering after initial fanfare
Those interviewed, including many who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue, said that when Bondi announced the task force last ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 25, 2026


Reliance Jio in talks with investors to sell 8% of individual stakes in ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter said. Ambani's Jio Platforms, which houses the world's second-largest telecom ...

Reuters  ∙  March 25, 2026


Telecom Italia weighs early exit from INWIT contract, sources say
Telecom Italia (TIM) is considering an early termination ​of its long‑term contract with ‌Italian telecoms tower operator INWIT , two sources familiar with ...

Reuters  ∙  March 25, 2026


The Latest: US proposes ceasefire plan as troops head to Middle East
The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but who was not authorized ...

The Hill  ∙  March 25, 2026


Iran ceasefire plan: US offers 15-point plan to Tehran - MSN
Iran Ceasefire News: The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but ...

MSN  ∙  March 25, 2026


Wednesday's Mini-Report, 3.25.26 - Yahoo
* An audacious proposal: “The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 25, 2026


Will Micah Shrewsberry remain as the Notre Dame basketball head ...
A source close to Micah Shrewsberry told the Tribune on Tuesday, March 24, that he is not a candidate to return to Butler University, where he previously ...

USA Today  ∙  March 25, 2026


Noie: Notre Dame basketball coach staying put amid Butler interest ...
A source close to Micah Shrewsberry told the Tribune on Tuesday that he is not a candidate to return to Butler University, where he previously served as an ...

USA Today  ∙  March 25, 2026


Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director
... a person familiar with the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal decision-making. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The ...

New York Times  ∙  March 25, 2026


Republicans Reject Democratic Proposal to End D.H.S. Impasse
... a person familiar with the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal decision-making. The administration has a short list of ...

New York Times  ∙  March 25, 2026


CERAWEEK Chaos at Houston airport has attendees scrambling as ...
One conference attendee, ​who declined to be named, ​said they had considered ⁠driving to Dallas before flying back to Mexico City but decided that might take ...

Reuters  ∙  March 25, 2026


Whisky giant drops plans for £150m facility in Ayrshire
One resident, who declined to be named, told BBC Scotland News they were relieved the plans have been abandoned. They said: "There was a lot of concerns ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 25, 2026


South Korea's pension fund to raise FX hedging ratio over the long ...
The sources declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. The exact ratio has yet to be determined as any decision reached by the four parties ...

MSN  ∙  March 25, 2026


A leadership vacuum adds to strains on the CDC - NPR
Bhattacharya has changed everything," says a current CDC official, who asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak to the media on ...

NPR  ∙  March 25, 2026


What we know about the LaGuardia plane and fire truck crash
One pilot, Forest, was widely named in Canadian news media, and a family member who asked to remain anonymous confirmed his death to NBC News. A LinkedIn ...

NBC News  ∙  March 25, 2026


'I took out a loan to save my father's life': the families borrowing to ...
Carole, who has asked to remain anonymous, worked as an NHS physiotherapist for 20 years, but is now considering remortgaging her house to pay for an operation.

Yahoo  ∙  March 25, 2026


Russian oil arrives as Philippines battles 'energy emergency'
... asked to remain anonymous as they were not authorised to speak to the press. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. The Philippines has ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 25, 2026


World Cup fans from several nations facing $15k bonds to enter U.S.
Sources, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, told The Athletic the matter was raised with FIFA at pre-World Cup preparation workshops ...

New York Times  ∙  March 25, 2026


Elon Musk's SpaceX could file for its IPO as soon as this week ... - MSN
20% Shares For Retail Investors Citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter, The Information reported on Tuesday that the company could file for its ...

MSN  ∙  March 25, 2026


Savannah Guthrie tapes interview with Hoda Kotb, plans 'Today ...
But a person close to the show said they anticipate Guthrie coming back to Studio 1A sometime in April. The New York Post previously reported that Guthrie ...

None  ∙  March 25, 2026


When Will Savannah Guthrie Return to Today? - Newsweek
However, a person close to the show told CNN that she is anticipated to return to Studio 1A sometime in April, following the airing of the interview. Meanwhile, ...

Newsweek  ∙  March 25, 2026


As Bombs Rain Down, U.S. Firms Press Ahead With Gulf Expansion
The park has courted a local clientele, with Saudi citizens and residents representing 95% of visitors so far, according to a person close to the project.

Wall Street Journal  ∙  March 25, 2026


Bipartisan bill seeks to cap insulin costs for private insurance - Politico
Additional co-sponsors of the law will be released in the coming days, according to a Senate Democratic aide granted anonymity to speak freely on the ...

Politico  ∙  March 25, 2026


Footage shows masked thugs prowling through LA farmers market
“It makes me feel very uncomfortable,” said the tea hawker, who declined to give her last name. “It's sick.” Kelvin Bolanyos, who works at a sprout stall at ...

New York Post  ∙  March 25, 2026


terrifying footage shows masked thugs prowling through posh LA ...
“It makes me feel very uncomfortable,” said the tea hawker, who declined to give her last name. “It's sick.” Kelvin Bolanyos, who works at a sprout stall at ...

MSN  ∙  March 25, 2026


Justice Dept. Settles Flynn's Wrongful Prosecution Suit for $1.25 ...
Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The settlement agreement, which put to rest a lawsuit Mr. Flynn ...

New York Times  ∙  March 25, 2026


Advent Is Said to Earmark Up to $1 Billion for Defense Tech Bets
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter said. The private equity fund will target companies focused on “next ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 25, 2026


Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for ...
Court papers filed Wednesday do not reveal the settlement amount, but a person familiar with the matter, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 25, 2026


Blackstone's BCRED Sells $450 Million Private Credit CLO
... new collateralized loan obligation deal, finding enough demand for the debt to boost its size by $50 million, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 25, 2026


Crow-Armstrong agrees to a $115 million, 6-year contract with the ...
Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a $115 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to a person familiar with the deal, establishing the ...

CBS News  ∙  March 25, 2026


Day Care Worker Stole Millions for Trips and W.W.E. Tickets, U.S. Says
... according to a person familiar with the case who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a law enforcement matter. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT.

New York Times  ∙  March 25, 2026


Grifols Aims to Raise Up to $5 Billion in IPO of US Unit - Bloomberg
... according to a person familiar with according to a person familiar with the matter. The Spanish maker of plasma-derived drugs plans to sell ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 25, 2026


Deal to fund DHS draws fire from right and left as shutdown continues
... according to a person familiar with the bill. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) rejected the latest Republican offer Tuesday afternoon but ...

The Hill  ∙  March 25, 2026


PPP lawmaker to seek court injunction after being excluded ... - MSN
"We will file the injunction with the court today or tomorrow morning at the latest," an official close to Rep. Joo told Yonhap News Agency. Expand article ...

MSN  ∙  March 25, 2026


SK Hynix files for US listing that source says could raise up to $14 ...
... a source said could raise as much as $14 billion. SK Hynix plans to list about 2% to 3% of its total shares and hopes to use the funds to help finance its ...

MSN  ∙  March 25, 2026


Rick Pitino weighs in on who the next North Carolina coach should ...
Donovan is a target for North Carolina, which is looking for a “superstar” to replace Davis, a source said. “I know Providence tried to talk him into ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 25, 2026


Report: Nets hoping to be competitive as soon as next season
There's going to be like five touch points where you go OK, where's the team," Lewis wrote of what a source said to him. "[The Nets] have a draft class ...

None  ∙  March 25, 2026


San Francisco 49ers coverage - Page 2
They agreed on a four-year, $17 million extension Saturday, a source said. By Eric Branch · Kicker Eddy Piñeiro missed only one field-goal attempt last season ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  March 25, 2026


Cowboys-Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors Dealt Difficult News
Although the Cowboys did not 100% close the door on a Crosby trade, a source said they were not reengaging in talks.” McFadden noted that the Ravens ...

Newsweek  ∙  March 25, 2026


SpaceX aims to file for IPO as soon as this week, The ... - Reuters
... a person with direct knowledge a person with direct knowledge of the plans. Advisers involved in ‌the preparation expect the Elon Musk ...

Reuters  ∙  March 25, 2026


SpaceX to file for IPO as soon as this week, The Information reports
Elon Musk's company could try to raise more than US$75 billion ($95.93 billion), the media outlet said, citing a person with direct knowledge of the plans.

Yahoo  ∙  March 25, 2026